Posts Categorized: Water Leaks & Pipe Work Thermal Imaging

Can UPS systems and switchgear in a live data centre be thermally imaged without a shutdown?

Short answer: yes. Thermography is non-contact and only works on equipment that is energised and carrying load, so UPS systems, switchgear, busbar and PDUs are surveyed live with no shutdown. The site’s authorised electrician opens covers under permit to work, the thermographer images each connection from a safe distance and records the load, and the… Read more »